First 'Made in Africa' satellite constellation launched by South Africa // Some Information about South Africa and the launch // 2022 Current Affairs //

 First Made in Africa satellite launched by South Africa:

South Africa has launched its first-ever 'Made in Africa' satellite constellation from Cape Canaveral in the USA. Three locally produced nanosatellites, which made up the country's first Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite (MDASat) constellation were launched with the help of SpaceX's Transporter-3, a rideshare mission.

South Africa's Minister of Science and Innovation said that this launch will further cement South Africa's position as a leader of small satellite building in the African Continent. He also added that this will also help South African aim for a technology-based economy.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR ASPIRANTS:

• SpaceX founder and CEO: Elon Musk

• President of South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa.

• Capital of South Africa: Pretoria(executive), Cape Town(legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)

• South African Currency: South African Rand.

• The largest city of South Africa: Johannesburg